US Bridges

L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek

Good

Charleston County, South Carolina · 5 MI W of Hollywood · Structure no. 000000000010357

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesL-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO
CrossesPenny Creek
Location5 MI W of Hollywood
RouteCounty Highway 2225
Coordinates32.75639, -80.40444
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic288 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns L-2225/OLDJCKSNBRO over Penny Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.